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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,141.06, 588,107.86 and 244,916.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,141.06, 588,107.86 and 244,916.22 is: 338,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,141.06 : 588,107.86 = 244,916.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,141.06/588,107.86 = 244,916.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,141.06x = 588,107.86 × 244,916.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,141.06x = 144,037,154,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,037,154,023.49/426,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,003.46

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